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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.71, 1,392.93 and 312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.71, 1,392.93 and 312.21 is: 468.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.71 : 1,392.93 = 312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.71/1,392.93 = 312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.71x = 1,392.93 × 312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.71x = 434,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,886.68/928.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.27

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